To determine the age of a fawn you will need to look at several physical characteristics. The most reliable way to age a fawn is by looking at its teeth. If a fawn is less than 8 weeks old it will have a set of baby teeth also called “milk teeth.” If a fawn is older than 8 weeks it will have a set of permanent teeth. Another way to tell the age of a fawn is by looking at its fur. A fawn’s coat will be reddish-brown when it is born and will gradually turn to a grayish-brown as the fawn gets older.
If you cannot get a good look at the fawn’s teeth or fur you can try to estimate its age by its size. A fawn that is less than 2 weeks old will be about the size of a house cat. A fawn that is 2-4 weeks old will be about the size of a small dog. A fawn that is 4-8 weeks old will be about the size of a large dog. And a fawn that is 8 weeks or older will be about the size of a deer.
One last way to determine the age of a fawn is by looking at its hooves. A fawn’s hooves will be soft and pliable when it is born. As the fawn gets older its hooves will harden and begin to yellow.
So now that you know how to tell the age of a fawn go out and take a look at some deer!
How can you tell how old a baby deer is?
By looking at its teeth.
How many teeth should a baby deer have?
8 teeth
Does a baby deer have teeth when it is born?
No
How long does it take for a baby deer to get its teeth?
It takes a baby deer about 2 weeks to get its teeth.
When do baby deer start to eat solid food?
Baby deer start to eat solid food around the same time they start to get their teeth.
What do baby deer eat before they get their teeth?
Baby deer drink their mother’s milk.
How long do baby deer drink their mother’s milk?
Baby deer drink their mother’s milk for about 8 weeks.
What do baby deer eat after they get their teeth?
Baby deer eat grass and other plants.
What do adult deer eat?
Adult deer eat grass and other plants.
Do deer eat meat?
No deer are herbivores.
How long do deer live?
Deer live for about 10 years in the wild.
What is the biggest threat to deer?
Deer are often killed by predators such as coyotes wolves and mountain lions.
What do deer use their antlers for?
Male deer use their antlers to fight other males for mates.
Do female deer have antlers?
No only male deer have antlers.
How often do deer shed their antlers?
Deer shed their antlers every year.
